Stories by PetSmart Charities Staff Writer
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, up to 48 percent of domestic violence victims do not leave their abuser because they are concerned about what will happen to their beloved pets. Yet, less than 10 percent of shelters for...
Emergency Relief
It’s the support from local pet-lovers like you that make relief efforts possible no matter where or when pets need our help.
Meet Canada’s 300,000th Adopted Pet
Say hello to Blink! A little Chihuahua with a big heart came all the way from San Jose, California to Abbotsford, B.C. to find a loving home. Some pets have a longer journey than others on their way to finding their adoptive family. That was the case for...
Meet Zeus: The 8th Million Adopted Pet
Pets don’t judge you,” said Greenlee. “They accept you, don’t criticize and, when all else fails, pets are always there for you.
Dog Days of Summer Pet Adoptions
Since 2016, nearly 200 pets have found loving homes through our adoption events during at Chase Field during the Dog Days of Summer Diamondbacks games. Read on to see how some of our favorite free-agents became part of a loving family roster. Tracy & Zeus...
February 2019 National Adoption Weekend
Thanks to you, over 30,000 pets found loving homes during February's National Adoption Weekend. See some of our favorite moments from our last event and join us May 17 - 19 to adopt love at a PetSmart store near you.
Partner Spotlight: Texas Litter Control
On a mission to serve the many animals and people in need within their community, Texas Litter Control provides high quality, low-cost spay, neuter, and wellness services to help prevent pet homelessness before it starts. Through community education and...
Partner Spotlight: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati
Every year, 3.5 million people experience homelessness in America. According to Pets of the Homeless, as many as 25 percent of people experiencing homelessness have pets, including service and companion pets. Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater...
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Meet Zeus: The 8th Million…
Pets don’t judge you,” said Greenlee. “They accept you, don’t criticize and, when all else fails, pets are always there for you.